Justin Houtz

1 Kings 2; 1 Chronicles 29; Psalm 95; 2 Thessalonians 1

DateVersionReading Plan
May 17, 2026ESV (2016)ESV Life Journal Plan – 2026

1 Kings 2

Observation & Interpretation

1 Kings 2:9 – David referred to Solomon as a wise man. The first reference to Solomon’s wisdom?

1 Kings 2:13-25 – Adonijah requested Abishag, the young woman who was of service to king David, to be given him as his wife but this request cost him his life.

1 Kings 2:19 – Solomon’s mother, Bathsheba, was referred to as “the king’s mother”

The Hebrew phrase used here, em hammelekh, indicates that the primary context of this scene involves Bathsheba and Solomon’s mother-son relationship. If her political status were primary, the official term “queen mother” would probably be used (gevirah; 15:13).

1 Chronicles 28

Observation & Interpretation

1 Chron. 28:9 – The people rejoiced greatly because they had given willingly to the LORD and with a whole heart. God loves a cheerful giver (2 Cor. 9:7b).

1 Chron. 28:16 – David acknowledged that all of the building materials for the house of the LORD had come from the LORD.

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